Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Justice of the Peace 4-1

JP 4-1 requires ALL debt claim, small claim, and eviction petitions be filed through E-file.
All court proceedings are held in person.

Local Rules and Statutes

Grand Prairie Government Center – 106 West Church Street, Suite 205, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Telephone: (214) 751-4040 | Fax: (214) 751-4050
Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

Court Email: JP41Civil@dallascounty.org

 

Desk Book Updates:
Civil Desk Book
Criminal Desk Book
Eviction Desk Book
 
 

Motions for Continuance

Requests must be filed at least 2 days prior to the scheduled court date.

If your motion is not timely filed, it will not be considered without good cause and evidence to support your request.

Your motion may be submitted via email to one of the following:

For civil cases:  JP41Civil@dallascounty.org
For eviction cases:  JP41Evictions@dallascounty.org
For traffic cases:  JP41Traffic@dallascounty.org

* Failure to appear may result in the hearing/trial proceeding in your absence.*

Click here for the Motion and Order